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Using Extra Sensor 1 as main temp/hum

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RTSpringer
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Using Extra Sensor 1 as main temp/hum

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I have cumulus working with my ancient WMR968 and Windows 10 PC. I'm using Extra Sensor 1 as my main humidity/temp sensor but I can't figure out how to make Extra Sensor 1 as the "main" sensor. Log Extra Sensors is checked.

Thanks much,
Robert
RTSpringer
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Re: Using Extra Sensor 1 as main temp/hum

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I thought I'd add a bit more info in case it helps generate some answers.

I'm running Latest Cumulus MX release 3.22.2 (build 3213) - 16 October 2022.

I'd like to use the extra sensor as the main WMR969 sensor has a faulty humidity gauge and chronically underreports that value.

The extra sensor data (temp and humidity) is being logged and clearly shows up when I view extra sensors.

I don't see how the extra sensor can be made the main sensor reporting to Wunderground etc in Cumulus.

Otherwise it seems to be a wonderful program.
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Re: Using Extra Sensor 1 as main temp/hum

Post by broadstairs »

I use Ecowitt and it is in Settings/Station Settings/Ecowitt Sensor Mappings so maybe it's only for Ecowitt. Perhaps there is an option for your station type in a similar place.

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Re: Using Extra Sensor 1 as main temp/hum

Post by freddie »

Maybe this thread could be worth a read? I found this by searching this forum for WMR968. There were lots of results for this search. Perhaps you could try searching the Wiki for the same thing?
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Re: Using Extra Sensor 1 as main temp/hum

Post by sfws »

RTSpringer wrote: Sun 16 Oct 2022 7:45 pm I have cumulus working with my ancient WMR968 and Windows 10 PC. I'm using Extra Sensor 1 as my main humidity/temp sensor but I can't figure out how to make Extra Sensor 1 as the "main" sensor. Log Extra Sensors is checked.

Thanks much,
Robert
freddie wrote: Wed 19 Oct 2022 9:24 pm Perhaps you could try searching the Wiki for the same thing?
Much effort was spent on writing that Wiki, so time should be spent on reading it!
Rather than do a search on Wiki, go straight to reading documentation on settings for your make of weather station.
RTSpringer
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Re: Using Extra Sensor 1 as main temp/hum

Post by RTSpringer »

Thanks, freddie, for pointing me in the right direction. It's working now.

I did spend some time searching and didn't find the answer. Really appreciate your help!
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